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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 74 - Discontinued After Anesthesia AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32850 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,052.11 median of the 6 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32850 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32850 by major payers:

$1,176.17

$1,142.90

$1,000.83

$1,543.72
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Senate Street Surgery Center LLC, Clarian Health Partners Inc Mbr
Senate Street Surgery Center LLC
South Florida Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
South Florida Ambulatory Surgi
Taylor Station Surgical Center Ltd
Taylor Station Surgical Center
Comprehensive Surgical Care Of Reno-Tahoe, LLC
Comprehensive Surgical Care Of Renotahoe LLC
Tri-City Surgical Centers, LLC
Tricity Surgical Centers LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32850 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32850 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 32850 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 32800-CPT | High | Repair Lung Hernia Thru Chest Wall |
| 32810-CPT | High | Close Surgical Wound In Chest, Surgery To Close An Opening In The Chest That Was Used To Drain Fluids From An Infection Of The Chest Cavity (Empyema). |
| 32815-CPT | High | Repair Abnormal Duct In Airway, Surgery To Repair An Abnormal Passageway (Fistula) From The Bronchial Tube (Airway) Into The Chest Cavity. The Condition Can Be A Complication Following Removal Of A Lung Or Lung Tissue. |
| 32850-CPT | High | Lung Organ Donation, Surgical Removal Of A Lung From A Donor Body Including Cold Preservation Until Transport To The Receiving Person. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32850. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32850 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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